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Transcript of Teaching Theology with Technology

Teaching Theology with Technology Opening Prayer St. Isidore of SevillePatron Saint of computer users, the internet, and students. "Almighty and eternal God,who created us in Thy imageand bade us to seek after all that is good, true and beautiful,especially in the divine person of Thy Only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,grant, we beseech Thee,that, through the intercession of Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor,during our journeys through the internetwe will direct our hands and eyes only to that which is pleasing to Theeand treat with charity and patience all those souls whom we encounter.Through Christ our Lord. Amen." Prayer by Fr. Z, What Does the Prayer Really Say?, http://wdtprs.com/blog/ Graphic Organizer Choose one educational technology to try in May 2010. Also, take notes on some tech you already use. Other technology to check out: Advanced Organizer: Examination of tools and technology for:Direct Instruction (Lecture) Individual Assignments (Handouts) Graphic Organizers Videos Student Research Projects Collaborative Learning Projects

Direct Instruction explicit teaching using lectures, demonstrations, and discussions of material for learning. Using PowerPoint Effectively Advanced Organizers Move beyond copying... Provide copies of slides with questions Use pictures, quotes, videos, etc. for discussion Review notes at the end or the next dey Less is more Use PPT to guide your lesson plan